Developer Fors, which recently released Sala, the nice-sounding reverb with a slick and minimal interface, is now back with a virtual instrument called Pivot Lite. The plugin is the smaller sibling of Pivot, and it is a two-operator FM synth with a morphable filter, distortion and stereo widener functionality. Similar to Sala, Pivot Lite has…
V-MODA has announced two new headphones that sit above and below its successful M-100 series – the flagship M-100 PRO and the entry-level M-10. The M-100 series has been a DJ favourite since 2012, and these new models look to expand on that legacy. The M-100 PRO sits at the top as the new flagship,…
Plughugger has released Analog Echoes: Angel of Darkness for Xfer Serum 2, a soundset based on sounds and waveforms from the Greek analog synthesizer, the Dreadbox Erebus. As a sonic counterweight, Plughugger also included presets based on the Supersaw / Hypersaw waveform from the Virus TI synthesizer. To bring out different sonic angles of the…
Applied Acoustic Systems recently released Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest version of their flagship modeled electric piano collection. At BPB, we’ve covered many virtual electric pianos, including some lovely free options, such as Sonokinetic’s EMP Mark II for Kontakt Player. I’m fairly new to Lounge Lizard, but I approached it with some lofty expectations because…
Orcas Audio released their plugin Whirlpool, which is a rhythmical filter effect, for free. Please note that Whirlpool is Windows only, and that the free offer could expire soon. Beyond the retro-looking UI, Orcas Audio claims that Whirlpool employs “perceptual response frequency intensity mapping”. Many cool words in a row, but I might only speculate…
Manual Flanger from developer Zazz is a free, Windows-only flanger plugin with a twist! Most of you are probably familiar with the flanger effect and the sounds you can coax out of it. Zazz has opted to remove the traditional “time” parameter and replace it with a frequency control. This is the heart of the…
The Crow Hill Company has rebranded for season two by relaunching the popular Vaults series. I think we all know the story of The Crow Hill Company by now, but since we’re entering season two, here’s a quick recap. Previously, on The Crow Hill Company: Christian Henson’s current project has its genesis in his departure…
Developer Tone2 has updated its Windows-only plugin BiFilter to version 2.5, making it now freeware. BPB covered BiFilter way back in 2012, when Computer Music Magazine featured it as a giveaway for readers. Back then, if you didn’t pick up BiFilter through the giveaway, it would cost you around $39.99. Now, in version 2.5, BiFilter…
